Everything you need to know about a domain

What is a domain name?

The domain name is simply the name and address of your site on the Internet. By entering a domain name into a web browser’s address bar, a website gets opened with its content. This is possible with the help of the latest technology. But what happens behind the scenes? In this blog, we will talk about the domain name is and why do you need it.

Why do you need a domain?

A domain allows you to write a more memorable name instead of a complex IP address that is used to get access to a website.

How does this process happen?

The content (images, articles, videos, etc.) contained within your website is the database of your website. These files are stored on servers all around the world. However, these servers can identify your website via an IP address. In addition, there is a system called Domain Name System (DNS) that associates domain names with IP addresses.

All domains consist of the domain name and the top-level domain. .Com, .org, .co, .net and so on are the most widespread top-level domain names. Sure, there are many more top-level domain names. Which domain you choose depends on the type of your site. Let's take a look at the definition of top-level domains together.

.com - taken from the word "commercial" and used for commercial purposes.

.net - taken from the word "Network", preferably used by individuals or companies which are mostly in the IT sector.

.org - used by associations and non-profit organizations.

.edu - used by educational institutions.

.gov - used by government departments.

.mil - used by the military sector.

Everything you need to know about a domain